When it comes to gravy, it doesn’t hurt having a couple different ones to serve during the holidays. Using the turkey drippings, it’s easy to make a delicious gravy. But if you’re looking for something vegan for the non-meat eaters, or just something lighter you need to try my vegan mushroom gravy!

I first started making this mushroom gravy as a way to use up leftover sautéed mushrooms. The beauty of this vegan mushroom gravy is you don’t need any turkey drippings, which means you can make it ahead of time! Also, it’s dairy-free and it takes about 10 minutes to make, so it’s an ideas fuss-free gravy recipe for Thanksgiving.

How do you make vegan mushroom gravy

These are the ingredients you’ll need: mushrooms, onions, olive oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, flour and fresh seasoning like thyme, sage, rosemary or a poultry mix. I used just fresh thyme.

You’ll start by heating up the olive oil and sauteing the mushrooms and onions with the olive oil. It’s about to smell so good in your kitchen! This step is where all the flavor comes from, so be sure to stir frequently and allow the vegetables to get caramelized; it should take about 5 minutes.

Then you’ll pour the vegetable broth and soy sauce into the caramelized vegetable mixture and add some fresh herbs. At this point, the mixture will look quite separated, kinda like soup. So you’ll want to reduce the heat and slowly start adding flour. I only used two tablespoons of flour, which gave it the perfect consistency. I recommend adding a little at a time until you’re happy with the consistency. Keep in mind that the gravy will thicken as it settles.

After simmering for a few minutes, this was the final product. The vegan mushroom gravy has a decadent rich color from the soy sauce, and a noticeable shimmer from the olive oil. At this point, you can taste it and season with salt and pepper.

Tips for making this vegan mushroom gravy

Chop the mushrooms and onions very finely. It’s tedious but so worth it. This will help them cook faster and ensure that they dissolve nicely into the broth when cooked. No one wants large chunks of onions in their gravy. Well at least my kids don’t haha!

If you prefer a smooth gravy without any onions or mushrooms chunk (even finely minced ones), try using a hand immersion blender to blend the gravy. I use the Cuisinart Smart Stick. It’s quick and easy and will give you a smooth and silky consistency.

Take the time to caramelize the onions and mushrooms before adding the broth and soy sauce. It’s important to do this sequentially, and not just throw everything together in the saucepan. This ensures that the vegetables release their flavors fully.

Carefully add the flour. Remember that the gravy will get thicker as it sits. Be patient in stirring in the flour a little at a time to ensure you get the best consistency

If the gravy does get too thick, you can add some vegetable broth to thin it out.

What to eat with vegan mushroom gravy

Well for starters, definitely pour this all over your Thanksgiving turkey. It will be a huge hit even for the meat-eaters! The mushrooms have such a strong depth of flavor (they call it umami) and the soy sauce gives it that salty bite we all like in gravy. But if you’re looking for other things to enjoy with this gravy, try these recipes:

More recipes with mushrooms:

This mushroom gravy is a hearty, rich and flavorful vegan gravy that is perfect for the big Thanksgiving meal or can be used for topping your weeknight chicken, steak, potatoes or biscuits. I’m just an all-around fan of this magic sauce they call gravy baby!

If you make this healthy-ish feelgood Vegan Mushroom Gravy recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some shots of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories!

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and allow to cook for a few more minutes, stirring regularly, until the gravy thickens.

Remove it from the heat and serve.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 5 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead Tips: You can make the gravy up to five days ahead and store it in the fridge. Reheat just before serving. If the gravy thickens too much, you can add vegetable broth to thin it out.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

You can use chicken broth or beef broth instead of vegetable broth (although it won't be vegan anymore)

You can substitute cornstarch, arrowroot starch, potato starch or tapioca for flour. Use half as much cornstarch as you would flour. Since the recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of flour, you would use only 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, for example

Equipment: If you prefer a smooth gravy without any onions or mushrooms chunk, I highly recommend using the Cuisinart Smart Stick hand immersion blender. It's quick and easy and will give you the perfect consistency.

Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label is only for 8 servings, but this can certainly feed a bigger crowd depending on how much gravy everyone uses.

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This recipe was absolutely delicious! I made it for family and friends during Thanksgiving and it was perfect! Some people liked it even more than the non-vegetarian gravy. It’s easy and soooo tasty! Highly recommend

Hi Michelle – Sorry for the late reply. If you’re looking for a substitute, I would try tofu and cut it really small. I’ve never done it myself, but I read great things about it working! Let me know if you do try it!

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